Cheerleading/Bow and Arrow

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Expert: Kimmi - 3/16/2010


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I am a flyer on a stunt team and I am aiming to get my bow and arrow. I stretch hard everyday, but I still haven't gotten it. Do you know any specific stretches that will help me or anything else I can do to get it quickly? Thanks!

Answer
Hey Jojo,

   Any stretches that work the upper thigh and the flexibility in your hip and stomach. Because you're trying to force your arm through that space, the hip and thigh need to be super flexible to allow that to happen. One of the easiest things to do is to spend alot of time laying your face on the leg you pull for bow and arrow. Get the hip used to stretching in that way. Overstretching also works, but you need to be supervised by someone who knows what they are doing, because overstretching can really injure you. Good luck!!

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Kimmi

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I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.

Experience

My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.

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I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.

Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question. If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!

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